COUNCIL chiefs in Nuneaton and Bedworth have welcomed the current police crackdown on car crime and burglaries in Warwickshire.

Called Operation Crunch, the hard-hitting campaign is a force-wide operation targeting persistent burglars and those who commit vehicle crimes.

Operation Crunch provides a dedicated hotline for reporting information about burglars and car thieves. People who call this number will speak to a police intelligence officer, a police officer, or a member of staff in the control room.

Marcus Jones, leader of the borough council, said: "As a council, we would like to express our support to our local police teams who are working to combat crime across the borough."